The poorest member of the Imperial Guard, the Empress begged me to embezzle.

Yan Qingfeng's gaze also turned to Qi Tianchen.

He also wanted to know exactly what level Qin Yu's cultivation had reached.

of course.

He knew that Qin Yu was a celestial being.

After all, without the cultivation level of a terrestrial immortal, Qin Yu could not have become the number one sword god in the world.

"Peak of the seventh level of the Earth Immortal Realm".

"Only one step away from the eighth level of the Earth Immortal Realm."

"This person can truly be called a peerless genius."

"The most outstanding and talented member of the Qin family of Huaiyin in history."

"Even his eldest son, Qin Feng, is far inferior to him."

Qi Tianchen smiled slightly and said.

"Peak of the seventh level of the Earth Immortal Realm?"

"Grand Preceptor, you were able to defeat this person with ease. Your strength must have already reached the Earth Immortal Realm or higher, right?"

A glint of light flashed in Chu Xiu's eyes as he stared intently at Qi Tianchen and asked.

Just like Qin Yu.

He knew perfectly well that Qi Tianchen was at the peak of the ninth level of the Celestial Immortal Realm.

But he couldn't say.

"Indeed, I reached the Celestial Immortal Realm decades ago."

"He reached the peak of the seventh level of the Celestial Immortal Realm decades ago."

"But after stepping into the Celestial Immortal Realm, even for an old man like me, the speed of my cultivation progress becomes extremely slow."

"Even after decades, one can only reach the peak of the ninth level of the Celestial Immortal Realm."

Qi Tianchen nodded slightly and said with a regretful expression.

"Teacher, is this what you call incredibly slow?"

"Don't even mention the Celestial Immortal Realm, even the Earthly Immortal Realm, or even a peerless genius, a breakthrough of a small realm may take decades, or even hundreds of years."

"After the Celestial Immortal Realm, the difficulty is even greater. Those old immortals from the Five Clans and Seven Noble Families are hiding in their ancestral lands to cultivate in seclusion."

"It's perfectly normal to not be able to advance even one minor realm for hundreds of years."

Upon hearing this, Yan Qingfeng rolled his eyes and said, "But our teacher has risen from the peak of the seventh level of the Heavenly Immortal Realm to the peak of the ninth level in just a few decades!"

Chu Xiu's heart skipped a beat; just as he suspected!

The Five Surnames and Seven Clans were able to become the most prestigious families in the Great Zhou Dynasty.

As expected, there are experts at the Celestial Immortal level in charge!

If it is believed that only those who produce experts at the Celestial Immortal level can become top-tier families.

Those holy land-level sects are no weaker than aristocratic families in terms of strength, but their influence within the Great Zhou Dynasty cannot compare with that of the Five Surnames and Seven Noble Families.

This means that every holy land-level sect has a master at the Heavenly Immortal level in charge.

"Does Your Excellency ask me this question because you want to know how many experts at the Celestial Immortal level exist in this world?"

Qi Tianchen ignored Yan Qingfeng and instead looked at Chu Xiu with a smile.

"The Imperial Advisor is wise."

Upon hearing this, Chu Xiu flattered Qi Tianchen.

"In the entire world, those at the Human Immortal Realm are already considered true masters."

"This is true whether it is among the Five Clans and Seven Noble Families or among the Holy Land-level sects."

"And the Earth Immortal Realm, even if they are not the leaders of the major powers."

"They are also the most trusted members among the most powerful forces."

"Most of the Earth Immortals are no longer in the martial world, or they are traveling all over the world."

"They are basically all in seclusion, trying to reach a higher level."

"Not to mention the Celestial Immortals, almost every Celestial Immortal is in seclusion."

"I have also been in seclusion for many years and have only recently emerged from seclusion."

Qi Tianchen pondered for a moment and said, "Experts at the Heavenly Immortal level from the Five Clans and Seven Noble Families, or even from Holy Land-level sects, rarely show themselves for decades or even centuries."

It doesn't involve the life or death of the Five Clans and Seven Noble Families or holy sects.

Those old fogies won't come out of seclusion easily!

A look of realization dawned on Chu Xiu's face.

Therefore, not to mention the Celestial Immortal Realm, even the Earthly Immortal Realm are rare figures in the entire Great Zhou Dynasty.

This is also why he had hardly ever seen these people before.

"However, the Great Zhou Dynasty has reached a critical juncture of life and death."

"I have only managed to keep these powerful families and holy sects from making any rash moves."

"But I feel that I can't suppress it anymore."

"These people are no longer willing to behave themselves."

Qi Tianchen said quietly, "Moreover, it's not just within our Great Zhou Dynasty; outside of our Great Zhou Dynasty, the demon and barbarian races are also stirring up trouble."

The strength of these two alien races is extraordinary.

Even those who can rival me possess the same power!

"Both the demon and barbarian races possess experts who are no less skilled than the Imperial Advisor?"

Chu Xiu said with a look of surprise on his face.

It should be noted that Qi Tianchen was known as the number one person in the Great Zhou Dynasty.

"I have not yet reached the Celestial Immortal Realm."

"Both of these races possess experts above the Celestial Immortal realm."

"Although I have not reached the Celestial Immortal Realm, decades ago I was able to compete with experts above the Celestial Immortal Realm."

"However, neither of these two alien races used their full strength when they invaded the Great Zhou Dynasty decades ago."

"Even I don't know how many experts above the Heavenly Immortal Realm are hidden in the Sacred Mountain of the Demon Clan and the Barbarian God Temple of the Barbarian Clan."

Qi Tianchen said with a solemn expression, "Both of these alien races are waiting!"

"Wait for the arrival of an era of great strife!"

"An era of great strife?"

Chu Xiu was stunned for a moment, then looked at Qi Tianchen with a bewildered expression and asked.

"Indeed, an era of great strife!"

"I am able to suppress the Five Clans and Seven Noble Families and the Holy Land-level sects to a certain extent."

"But the real reason is that they are waiting."

"They are also waiting for the great era of contention to arrive, and none of them want to be the first to stick their necks out."

"According to the prophecy, when the Great Conflict arrives, the rules of heaven and earth will become easier to comprehend, and the strength of martial artists will surely experience a surge."

"The path beyond the Celestial Realm will become completely clear."

"This is a truly great era!"

"In order to gain more opportunities in such a competitive world, one must have more of the favor of heaven and earth!"

"The favor bestowed by heaven and earth is greatly related to one's status and position in the secular world."

"Although the Five Clans and Seven Noble Families and the Holy Land-level sects already possess extraordinary status and position, they will never be satisfied with the status quo. Instead, they hope to obtain an even higher status and position, thereby gaining the recognition of heaven and earth and obtaining more opportunities."

Qi Tianchen nodded slightly and said with a solemn expression, "Therefore, the five surnames and seven noble families, and even all the ambitious people in the world, may betray our Great Zhou Dynasty and rebel in order to seize the throne!"

Competing for the dragon's favor is the most direct and effective way to gain the approval of heaven and earth!

"Competing for the dragon?"

Chu Xiu said with a look of surprise and doubt on his face.

He naturally understood what "fighting for the dragon" meant.

To put it bluntly, it's a struggle for the throne.

He thought of the fate of the Great Zhou Dynasty embodied in Empress Murong Si.

Does the unity of national destiny mean the approval of heaven and earth?

And if Heaven and Earth approve, it means that Heaven and Earth's fortune favors you.

Of course, this is just his wild guess.

Whether this is true or not, Qi Tianchen still needs to provide an answer.